White rhododendron
The Rhodies are my favorite of Oregon's spring flowers. We have a variety of colors in our yard, but the white ones are so clean and fresh- looking that they were my choice. I also think white is always a challenge— not to make it too white, not to muddy it up with gray, to add the tiniest bits of subtle color and to get enough contrast to actually define separate elements.
Thinking the drawing above might be a little too fussy, I decided to try a free-er, more whimsical approach too.
Which do you like best?
IPad, New Trent Arcadia stylus, Sketch Club app
Next challenge: Abstraction
I might be posting twice. I said I usually opt for whimsy, but in this case, I like the intricacy and subtle colors of the first one.
ReplyDeleteThe first rendition does it for me. Here in Corvallis the rhododendrons are spectacular! Was delighted and surprised to attend a concert at OSU Friday night and find your High Fiber Diet show hung in the lobby. Nice show!
ReplyDeleteI like the first one, too!
ReplyDeleteI like the first one. But I like the little sprinkles in the second one too.
ReplyDeleteI like the"fussy" one the best too. However, I think it's a matter of personal preference. I don't usually gravitate toward whimsical whereas others prefer that style. What about you? It almost sounds like you did the second version as a second guessing of your own preferential style.
ReplyDeleteNumber 2 definitely!
ReplyDeleteI like the first. For some reason for me, white flowers like this seem so fragile and like they are made of sugar and will melt. Well, they do seem to actually melt into the earth when they have fallen and there has been a lot of rain.
ReplyDeleteThe other is good, but more like (not in a derogatory way, mind you) a graphic designers abstraction. It would be great for a print on a commercial fabric.
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Hard to choose. I like them both.
ReplyDeleteThe first one is definitely more realistic, and I like the glow it has. But, there's a fun energy to the whimsical one that appeals to me.
ReplyDeletenumber two. It's like rhodie fireworks. I can see this on wrapping paper. Very commercial. You could make money!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm with Nancy. The first version captures the delicacy of rhododendron flowers. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI'm with Nancy. The first version captures the delicacy of rhododendron flowers. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteFirst one for sure!
ReplyDeleteLike the graphic quality of the second one, it has such an energy to it!
ReplyDeleteWhich one? It depends on what it's for. I like the calmness of the first AND the energy of the second.
ReplyDeleteThe second one, first is lovely but the second says spring is here and makes me feel happy.
ReplyDeleteBev Longford
It wouldn't be a question of which one I liked best,because they are both wonderful.Its just that the first one has a more "painterly" quality and the second is more graphic. I like them both but if I had to chose I like the joyful quality of the second one. Julie
ReplyDeleteI have always been fascinated by the numer of colors a careful look at a white object shows so I have to vote for #1. I agree, however, that #2 would make a good design for fabric. Two sides of Terry here quilter and painter.
ReplyDeleteNumber Two and put it on Spoonflower so I can buy yardage, please!
ReplyDeleteThe first one is calmer. The second one has more energy. Depends on what you like.
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